Raptor Definition – Birds of Prey – The Spruce

A raptor is a generally medium-sized or large bird that hunts and kills other animals for food, including small birds, fish, mammals, lizards, and insects. These birds typically hunt living prey rather than eating mostly carrion, but will eat at fresh carcasses when other prey may be scarce. Raptors are found on every continent except Antarctica.

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